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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.54, 2,052.92 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.54, 2,052.92 and 394.66 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.54 : 2,052.92 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.54/2,052.92 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.54x = 2,052.92 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.54x = 810,205.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,205.41/1,368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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